CEPC Circulars

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Participation in the HGH INDIA 2013 from 9-11 July, 2013 at Mumbai.
     
We would like to inform that Texzone Information Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai is organizing 2nd edition of trade show namely HGH INDIA 2013 on the Indian market for Home Décor, Gifts, House-ware and Home Textiles in Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon (East), Mumbai from 9th to 11th July, 2013.
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SAITEX 2013 in Johannesburg (South Africa) from 30th June to 2nd July 2013.
     
The Carpet Export Promotion Council is organizing participation of it’s registered member-exporters in the 20th Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) in Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa from 30th June to 2nd July 2013
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All India Drawback Clearance Drive 10th May 2013 to 9th June, 2013.
     
The Delhi Exporters Association, New Delhi have informed that with their initiative the Customs Department, Govt. of India is organizing Drawback Clearance Month from 10th May to 9th June 2013 to clear the pending duty drawback claims of the exporters.
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SAITEX 2013 in Johannesburg (South Africa) from 30th June to 2nd July 2013.
     
The Carpet Export Promotion Council is organizing participation of it’s registered member-exporters in the 20th Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) in Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa from 30th June to 2nd July 2013 and Council has sought MDA financial assistance from the Govt. for this activity.
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Annual Membership Subscription for the year 2013-14.
     
The Annual Membership Subscription of CEPC has become due from 1st April, 2013. This Council sent a Bill by post on 25 March, 2013 in the individual name of the Member-Exporter for payment of Membership-Subscription for the year 2013-14.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF ANNUAL SUPPLEMENT 2013-14 TO FOREIGN TRADE POLICY 2009-14.
     
Today Shri Anand Sharma, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce, Industry & Textiles announced Annual Supplement 2013-14 to Foreign Trade Policy 2009-2014. Some of the points as given in highlights are as under
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FITAC in Sao Paulo (Brazil) from 27-29 May 2013.
     
The Carpet Export Promotion Council is organizing participation of registered member-exporters in the FITAC at Frei Caneca Convention Center, Sao Paulo (Brazil) from 27-29 May 2013.
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Domotex Intl. Trade Fair in Hannover (Germany) 11-14 January, 2014.
     
The Carpet Export Promotion Council invite applications for participation in Domotex Intl. Trade Fair in Hannover (Germany) from 11-14 January 2014. Domotex Intl. Trade Fair world’s largest specialized Trade Fair for Carpets & Floor Coverings enjoys no. 1 position as the leading international showcase and meeting place for the global market.
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ASSOCHAM, New Delhi vide e-mail dated 05.04.2013 informed that the First Meeting of the reconstituted Central Direct Taxes Advisory Committee
     
ASSOCHAM, New Delhi vide e-mail dated 05.04.2013 informed that the First Meeting of the reconstituted Central Direct Taxes Advisory Committee (CDTAC) under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri P Chidambaram is scheduled for 12th April 2013. The Central Direct Taxes Advisory Committee (CDTAC) is an Advisory Body and its function is to advice the Government on measures for
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Members are aware that Carpet Export Promotion Council is using e-mail id - cepc@airtelmail.in for receiving
     
Members are aware that Carpet Export Promotion Council is using e-mail id - cepc@airtelmail.in for receiving and sending communications to all concerned. We came to know from Airtel that their tie-up with gmail server is coming to an end w.e.f. 21.01.2013.
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Annual Membership Subscription for the year 2013-14.
     
The Annual Membership Subscription of CEPC has become due from 1st April, 2013. This Council sent a Bill by post on 25 March, 2013 in the individual name of the Member-Exporter for payment of Membership-Subscription for the year 2013-14.
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It has been brought to the notice of this Council that O/o. the United State Trade Representative (USTR), Washington
     
It has been brought to the notice of this Council that O/o. the United State Trade Representative (USTR), Washington is considering removing of GSP benefit on Indian carpets classified under Harmonized Code 5702.92.10
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Opening of offices during the last week of the March, 2013.
     
Customs and Excise Offices to be Opened on 29-30-31 as a Special Case to Provide Services in Holiday Week 25 to 31 March 2013
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Qinghai International Carpet Exhibition 20-24 June 2013.
     
The China Tibetan Carpet Association (CTCA) is organizing the next Qinghai International Carpet Exhibition in Xining (China) from 20-24 June 2013.
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26th India Carpet Expo and 9th in Varanasi from 18 to 21 October, 2013.
     
We would like to inform that the next India Carpet Expo - Varansai - 2013 will be organized by the Council under the aegis of Govt. of India from 18th to 21st October, 2013 in Varanasi.
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Interactive Session with Addl. DGFT, Northern Zone, CLA, New Delhi on 20th March, 2013.
     
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) informed that they are organizing an interactive meet with Additional Director General of Foreign Trade (CLA) Northern Region, New Delhi on 20th March 2013.
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Home Expo India 2013 – A Preimum Expo, comprising three segmented shows on Housewares
     
We would like to inform you that the O/o. the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) have approved Council’s participation in Home Expo India 2013 from 15-18 April 2013 as organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) at India Expo Center & Mart, Greater Noida Expressway.
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Interactive Session with Addl. DGFT, Northern Zone, CLA, New Delhi on 20th March, 2013.
     
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) informed that they are organizing an interactive meet with Additional Director General of Foreign Trade (CLA) Northern Region, New Delhi on 20th March 2013.
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Organizing 5 days Training Programmes at Mirzapur & Bhadohi
     
The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) has approved CEPC proposal for organizing Capacity Building Programmes at five places i.e. Mirzapur, Bhadohi, in Uttar Pradesh, Dehradun, in Uttrakhand, Jaipur in Rajasthan and Panipat in Haryana for five days each.
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Export Promotion Bureau, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
     
Export Promotion Bureau, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow-226010 (India) informed that a meeting regarding export issues, problems and suggestions for promoting exports activities in UP.
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INDIA CARPET EXPO, 1 - 4 March, 2013 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi - Advertisement in Fair Directory.
     
You may be aware that the next India Carpet Expo is scheduled from 1 - 4 March, 2013 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. This fair has assumed great importance as it is invariably attended by all those connected with the Handmade carpet industry be in India and abroad.
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Exports to China.
     
A meeting under the Chairmanship of Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce was held on 22nd January, 2013 at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi with regard to greater market access, removal of TBTs
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Participation in “Coir Kerala 2013” from 1st to 5th February 2013 in Alappuzah (Kerala).
     
The Department of Coir Development, Govt. of Kerala, India are organizing 3rd edition of an international event on Coir and natural fibre products in Alappuzah (Kerala) from 1st to 5th February 2013.
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Availability of stalls at Shilpi Haat – Baba Kharag Singh Marg
     
We are happy to inform you that Carpet Export Promotion Council has organized “Sale of Handmade Carpets” at Shilpi Haat, through its 50 stalls, spread over in two air-conditioned halls, at Baba Kharag Singh Marg, New Delhi from 8th December to 31st December, 2012
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INDIA CARPET EXPO, 1st – 4th March, 2013 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
     
The Carpet Export Promotion Council is organizing 25th India Carpet Expo, from 1st to 4th March, 2013 in Hall No. 12 & 12A, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
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Inclusion of name of CEPC members in the 27th Edition of Exporters Directory of the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics.
     
The Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics (DGCI&S), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India informed this Council that they are in the process of publishing the 27th Edition of Exporters Directory containing particulars of Indian Exporters exporting different types of commodities.
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HEPC’s India International Handwoven Fair, Chennai, 5-7 March 2013.
     
The Handloom Export Promotion Council is organizing the 3rd edition of India International Handwoven Fair at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai from 5th to 7th March 2013 under MAI Scheme of Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
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25th INDIA CARPET EXPO, 1- 4 March, 2013 at New Delhi
     
We are pleased to inform that the Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) under the aegis of Government of India is organizing the 25th edition of INDIA CARPET EXPO – one of the largest Carpet Trade Fairs in the world where almost all prominent handmade carpet manufacturer and exporters showcase their complete range of Handmade Carpets, Rugs and other Floor Coverings from 1st to 4th March, 2013 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi (India).
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INAUGURATION OF EXHIBITION CUM SALE OF HANDMADE CARPETS - 8 DEC., 2012 AT 11.00 A.M..
     
We are happy to inform your goodself that Smt. Kiran Dhingra, IAS, Secretary (Textiles), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India has given consent to inaugurate the Exhibition Cum Sale Of Handmade Carpets, organized by Carpet Export Promotion Council under the aegis of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) at 2nd Floor of Shilpi Haat, Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan, New Delhi,
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INDIA CARPET EXPO, 1st – 4th March, 2013 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
     
The Carpet Export Promotion Council is organizing 25th India Carpet Expo, from 1st to 4th March, 2013 in Hall No. 12 & 12A, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The India Carpet Expo a one stop sourcing show for carpets and floor coverings is now Asia’s biggest carpet show with its ever growing patronage from buyers all over the world.
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Suggestions on EXIM Policy and EXIM Procedure to be forwarded to DGFT
     
We are enclosing herewith a copy of letter No. 01/36/218/43/ AM-13 / TC dated 29th October 2012 received from Shri Anup K. Pujari, Director General of Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt Of India, informing therein that Review of the Foreign Trade Policy is a continuous endeavour and this goes hand in hand with review of our export performance.
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India Expo at Karachi, December 21-23, 2012 at Karachi, Pakistan.
     
FIEO has informed that they are organizing the India Expo from December 21-23, 2012 at Karachi, Pakistan. The participation charges for 9 sq. mtr. booth is Rs. 85,000/- as per details enclosed.
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Domotex Intl. Trade Fair in Hannover (Germany) 12-15 Jan ., 2013.
     
The Carpet Export Promotion Council invite applications for participation in Domotex Intl. Trade Fair in Hannover (Germany) from 12-15 January 2013. Domotex Intl. Trade Fair enjoys no. 1 position as the leading international showcase and meeting place for the global market.
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Revised - All Industry Duty Drawback Rates on Carpets and Floor coverings for the year 2012-13 effective from 10th October, 2012.
     
Carpet Export Promotion Council submitted required Duty Drawback Data to the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance for upward revision of All Industry Duty Drawback Rates on Carpets and other floor coverings. Shri Siddh Nath Singh, Chairman, Shri M.D. Mirza, 1st Vice-Chairman, Shri V.R. Sharma, Ex-Chairman, Shri O.P. Garg, Shri S.S. Singhania, Members COA, CEPC made presentation before the High Powered Committee on Drawback for upward revision of Duty Drawback Rates for the Carpet Industry and also had meetings with the concerned Sr. Officials. The Department of Revenue kindly acceded to the request of the Council for upward revision of Duty Drawback Rates and Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue vide notification No. 92/2012-Customs (N.T.) dated 04.10.2012 has announced All Industry Duty Drawback Rates for the year 2012-13 effective from 10th October, 2012.
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Addition of effect in the Notifications/Public Notice being issued by DGFT
     
The O/o the DGFT would like to know the feedback of trade and industry on introduction of the para relating to "Effect of the Notification/Public Notice" inserted in the lower portion of the Notifications/Publc Notices issued by DGFT from time to time
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Domotex Intl. Trade Fair in Hannover (Germany) 12-15 January, 2013.
     
We are sending below circular for inviting applications for booking of space for Domotex Intl. Trade Fair in Hannover (Germany) 12-15 January, 2013. Please book space, if not booked so far alongwith requisite amount.
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Submission of Export Performance Report
     
Members are aware that as per Import Export Policy of Govt of India, all the Member are essentially require to furnish their Annual Export Performance Returns, to the Council.

We further would like to inform that of late, it has been observed that most of the Member Exporters of this Council, are not submitting their Export Performance Returns, regularly, to this Office. The Export Performance Returns help this Council to assess the export trends, to some extent.

In view of the above, we would request you to please furnish your Annual Export Performance figures in the under-mentioned proforma, for the year 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 (1st Quarter) .
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Export Credit in Foreign Currency
     
RBI has deregulated the ceiling rate on export credit in foreign currency vide RBI Circular NO DBOD. DIR No. 100/40.02.001/2011-12 dated 04/05/2012. Now banks have been allowed to freely determine their interest rates, on both borrowing (from overseas banks) and lending rates of export credit in foreign currency.
 
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Conditions for Export of Carpets, Handicraft Items and Silk Items
     
With the vigorous efforts of the Council the Government of India accepted the request of the CEPC for restricting export of Handmade Woollen Carpets on clean D/A term of Payment.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, Govt. of India vide Notification No. 5/(RE-2012)/ 2009-2014 dated 2nd July, 2012 made the following amendments in Table A of the Schedule 2 of the ITC(HS) Classification of Export & Import Items, by inserting entry at S. No. 8 A, 8 B & 8 C, with immediate effect.
 
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CEPC invites sealed quotations for construction/decoration of CEPC´s stands for Domotex - 2013.
     
CEPC invites sealed quotations for construction/decoration of CEPC’s stands with other allied works in Domotex Intl. Trade Fair at Hannover (Germany) from 12-15 January, 2013. (Approx. 200 stands of different sizes i.e. 9 sq.mtrs. to 48 sq.mtrs. within total area of 2300 sq.mtrs.).Interested contractors, who have minimum three years experience of such work and have completed assignment of minimum 2000 sq.mtrs. in international fairs, may submit quotations with rates based on detailed specifications and terms of reference listed on CEPC’s website : www.indiancarpets.com . It can also be collected from CEPC’s Working Office at New Delhi.
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Export Data
     
Export of Carpets & Other Floor Coverings, Statement of Exports and Comparison and Country-wise Exports of Handmade Carpets and other floor coverings is being attached for the information of members of the council.
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MDA Reimbursements
     
Lists of MDA Reimbursements in various years is attached..
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Enrolment of Carpet Exporters for adoption of Bar Coding System
     
Members are aware that a Project has been assigned to Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) for adoption of Bar Coding System for Handicrafts, Textiles, Carpets etc. through GSI India under Ministry of Commerce. The details of the Scheme have already been circulated to you vide this Council’s letter dated 18th December, 2009 and also reminded on 22nd January, 2010e.
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GS1 Standards in India Handicraft Sector
     
Scheme for implementation and Promotion of bar-coding using GS1 Standards in India Handicraft Sector under Research and Development Scheme of Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)
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